Cheesecake Flan

What do you get when you put together cheesecake and flan? Cheesecake Flan! This hybrid between two of our favorite creamy desserts takes the best of both: it’s less jiggly than flan and lighter than cheesecake. And if you are on dessert duty at the next party, this is one we’re sure will set you apart. Here’s our recipe for a dessert you and the kiddos will love.

2. In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice and cook over moderately low heat until an amber caramel forms, about 6 to 8 minutes. Immediately pour the hot caramel into six 1-cup ramekins, swirling them to coat the bottoms.

3. In a blender, combine the cream cheese with the condensed and evaporated milks, half-and-half, eggs and vanilla and blend on medium speed until smooth.

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4. Refrigerate the custard for 10 minutes, skim off the foam and pour the custard into the prepared ramekins.

5. Set the ramekins in a small roasting pan; add enough boiling water to reach halfway up the side of the ramekins.

6. Bake the flans for about 1 1/2 hours or until they are set and a toothpick inserted in the centers come out almost clean. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

7. To unmold each flan, set the bottom of the ramekin in a pan of hot water for about 1 minute. Run a thin blade around the edge of the flan and cover with a plate. Invert the plate and shake once or twice; the flan should release easily. Serve with whipped cream and berries.

Yum.

This is a guest post from our friends Simran and Stacie at a Little Yumminess. Be sure to visit their blog for more fab, kid-friendly recipes!

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